Association of visceral fat with pulmonary function in hypothyroidism patients

This case-control study examined the relationship between visceral fat and pulmonary function in 60 patients with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism and 60 age- and sex-matched control subjects in Panipat, India. Pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF, FEF25–75) was measured using a Vitalograph spirometer.